Commissioners approve bridge replacement, mowing
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved replacement of a bridge, mowing of right-of-ways and discussed road ownership during the regular meeting on Thursday, April 25. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
School board hires Nicks as superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees unanimously hired Joe Nicks as the new superintendent of Rains ISD during a special meeting on Tuesday morning, April 30. […]
Lady Cats advance in playoffs, Wildcats finish second in district
The Rains Lady Cat softball team overcame rain delays to advance in the Class 3A playoffs, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team looks to bounce back from a second loss as playoffs begin. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats battle to regional
Rains High School tennis team qualified two teams to the Region 2-3A tennis tournament at Tyler Junior College on May 9-10. […]
Neal McCoy headlines festival and concert
The City of Emory Tourism announced the Founder’s Day Concert and Festival will be held on Saturday, May 4, in Sandy Creek Park. […]
Emory Tailgate Hamfest at fairgrounds
The Rains Amateur Radio Association will host Emory Tailgate Hamfest on Saturday, April 27, at the Rains County Fairgrounds. […]
Lady Cats roll to district title, Wildcats suffer first district loss
The Rains Lady Cat softball team secured the District 12-3A title as they finished district undefeated, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team suffered their first district loss. […]
Three Lady Cats qualify for state meet
Three Lady Cat athletes qualified for the UIL State Track & Field Championship after placing at the Region 2-3A Track meet in Whitehouse on Friday, April 19. […]
Commissioners approve emergency bridge repairs
The Rains County Commissioners Court declared emergency bridge repairs, approved overtime pay for employees and decided to rebid renovation of the Justice Center during the regular meeting on Thursday, April 11. […]
Trustees approve waivers for missed days
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, April 15, to approve missed day waivers, update high school cheer constitution and set a special meeting to officially hire a new superintendent. […]